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The Wangapeka Community

These are always in flux so if you have a contribution or for missing links please contact: webmaster@wangapeka.org

Throughout NZ Aotearoa members and friends of the Wangapeka have established local groups for mutual support. These groups of Wangapeka Sangha are nonsectarian, and vary in both formality and size from established Dharma House or group society to the informal meeting of a small group of friends. All enquiries are welcome.

Below is a list of contacts and regular activities for each region. Regular meditation teachings are also available in some areas.

Mira Riddiford is a meditation, dharma and archetype teacher based in Auckland. She teaches retreats and classes around New Zealand, and is available for Skype sessions domestically and internationally. Mira can be invited to teach meditation retreats and classes worldwide, you can contact her on phone: +64 9 213 3246, mobile: +64 21 548 781, email mindfulnesse@gmail.com, website: www.mindfulnesseffect.org. Mira also works with people individually, in family sessions and group sits. She teaches on Mindfulness, Western Mysteries (Symbolism and Archetypes), Movement, Buddha–Dharma and Kindness/Compassion.

Leander Kane is now resident in the Katikati and offers classes, individual sessions and retreats in Katikati and Auckland. For further information phone (07) 549 2729 or email: leanderkane@clear.net.nz.

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Drawing inspiration from the world’s great wisdom traditions, modern science, and the unbroken oral transmission of Buddhist Teachings, we engage in a range of mindfulness and meditation practices to foster wisdom, compassion and awareness in the midst of everyday living. Tauranga grounds these activities in local conditions, local relevancies, needs and concerns; Dharma as applied in Tauranga, now – today.
Our Website: http://www.mindfulliving.co.nz
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TaurangaDharmaEmail us

Wellington and Lower Hutt

There is an ongoing program, sitting group called the Manawa Ora Meditators, and visiting teachings convened by Ruth Pink. Email pinkruth@xtra.co.nz for further information and to be added to their newsletter. Ph: 04 801 8896 or mobile: 027 676 6895.

Dido Dunlop now lives in Lower Hutt. She teaches groups and individuals around New Zealand, and around the world, often by Skype. She’s been teaching for close to 40 years.

She’s especially interested in applying the teachings to help with climate change, and the culture shift we need to create a regenerative lifestyle on this planet. We’re presently starting an Engaged Buddhist group for Climate Change, involving all Buddhist schools.

Dido teaches among other things female deities such as Green Tara, 21 Taras, and the Dancing Dakinis of the Elements.

Christchurch

Queenstown

The Queenstown Dharma Centre Established in 1997 the Queenstown Dharma Centre is dedicated to embracing the full richness of life through meditation, insight and fellowship. The Centre welcomes both residents and visitors to Queenstown.
We practice wisdom, compassion and awareness in a non-sectarian context for the benefit of all. By focusing on the essence of great teachings and practices of liberation we can come to recognise and embrace our own inherent freedom.
Contact information:www.dharmacentre.org.nz
Phone: (03) 442 5761
Email info@dharmacentre.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qtdharmacentre.

Dharma Directories – Buddhist groups in NZ and around the worldThe New Zealand Spiritual Directory – An up-to-date resource for any person interested in developing his/her own spiritualityDharma Net – This is one of the first and largest Buddhist websites on the Net. It has been online since 1991.DharmaNet International WebRing – A ‘webring’ of some 187 (or more) websites whose focus is BuddhadharmaBuddha Net aims to facilitate a significant Buddhist presence in the ever-expanding realm of computer communications technology. As well as links to interesting websites, ebooks, multimedia and education it includes comprehensive regional directories such as the New Zealand DirectoryE-Sanghais a Buddhism portal that contains free buddhist e-books, Buddhism discussion forum, free e-cards and an extensive collections of Buddhism related links

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Welcome to the Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre. The Wangapeka is a purpose built retreat centre, with fresh clean air and beautiful vistas. It is very quiet and ideal for respite, stress relief and deep meditation. We have a meditation hall, solo retreat huts, a main hall for dining and community, and a fully catered kitchen and an onsite vegetable garden. Many people visit from all over the world to meditate and enjoy the beauty of the centre.

We are located in the foothills of the Southern Alps overlooking the Wangapeka River, about an hour and a half drive SW of Nelson, New Zealand.

We have meditation retreats throughout the year, have huts available for solo retreats, and welcome bookings from external groups. There are also opportunities available to work on our land. Come and enjoy this uniquely vibrant and peaceful centre.